Jul 1, 2009 · This stuff is called "Gold Ore" in Colorado, and is supposed to have iron in it ( thus the reason it turns dark upon weathering ). Does anyone know if it really is iron, and if so, what …

Jul 3, 2009 · Siderite is an iron carbonate that can be smelted (it was the chief ore used in the Noricum region, what we now call Styria, in the Germany/Austria/Slovenia area) The ancient …

Dec 7, 2005 · Greetings Have been considering doing some experiments with reduction of iron ore. I was wondering if it might be possible to use Castable Refractory Cement to make crucibles.

Nov 30, 2009 · Hello! I live in a region that is rich in bog iron. During the 18-19 century a lot of this ore was mined here for the various high furnaces in operation. From what I could gather in …

Mar 19, 2009 · Now then, as far as I know there's no iron ore in Florida, as geologically speaking most of the state dates to about last tuesday. It's limestone and coral rock that's been around …

May 29, 2006 · While gathering some iron nodules near here I noticed a thick seam of red clay above us on the hillside, found a few small pieces of siderite that had washed down and had …

Nov 7, 2013 · I highly recommend this video to anyone interested in traditional ore smelting processes, or smelting history. The video follows an African smith tribe whose elders used to …

Apr 22, 2008 · Then it comes down to time and temperature; you can get sponge iron, sponge steel, hi-carbon solid steel on the bottom with low-carbon steel sponge on top, liquid steel, …

Aug 16, 2014 · Somebody request a historical archaeologist with an interest in iron? At your service! You have discovered a blast furnace site, where charcoal was used to make cast iron. …

Jun 3, 2013 · Would this ever be an indicator that iron ore is nearby? Does the iron bacteria causing the creek to turn rust colored originate from an ore deposit nearby or is it caused by …